[mou] bald blue jays

[Becky Hylton]

The bald birds are just young of the year, finishing up their first prebasic 
molt.  Birds such as grackles, blue jays, and cardinals seem to take longer 
to grow in the feathers on their head and nape than other species.  This is 
normal, but they're going to continue looking ridiculous for quite some 
time.  Now that you know these are young birds, this is a great time to see 
what other characteristics mark them as juveniles as well!

Happy birding,

Becky Hylton

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